New Series: Cathedral Think Tanks
October 8, 2025
Host Dean Kate Moorhead Carroll sits down with writer and aging advocate Susanna Barton for a candid conversation on what it means to age mindfully. When Barton was unexpectedly named power of attorney for a deceased friend’s parents, she found herself navigating the complex—and often hidden—realities of caregiving and end-of-life planning. That experience inspired her to create Grand Plans, a guide and workbook designed to help families have the conversations most people avoid.
Together, Dean Kate and Susanna explore why our culture resists talking about aging and mortality, and how faith can offer a counter-narrative—one rooted in courage, preparation, and love. From practical steps like setting up legal and financial plans to emotional readiness and open dialogue, this episode offers both spiritual insight and actionable guidance for facing the later chapters of life with intention.
Grand Plans is available at the St. John’s Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop. Order online here.
